DUNN DAVID RAF 2000 C
Lakeville, MN — August 17, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 17, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA539 |
| Event ID | 20090825X92222 |
| Location | Lakeville, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.62361, -93.22806 |
| Airport | Airlake |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DUNN DAVID |
| Model | RAF 2000 C |
| Category | GYRO |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing flare.
Full Narrative
While landing the gyroplane, the pilot stated his "initial" flare at an altitude of 15 to 20 feet above the runway was normal. At 5 feet above the runway, the gyroplane ballooned and the pilot added power to recover. The gyroplane then yawed to the right. The pilot applied left rudder, but touchdown occurred prior to the gyroplane being aligned with the runway. The gyroplane's nose spun to the left when the main wheels touched down and the gyroplane rolled onto its right side.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.